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DLA Piper · 1 month ago

Corporate Incentives Senior Attorney (Professional Track)

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $300K/yr

8+ years exp

DLA Piper is seeking a Senior Attorney to join our corporate practice. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of experience advising domestic and international companies on economic development incentives and related legal matters. This role requires strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, and involves mentoring junior associates while managing a high volume of work for global clients.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties

Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations

Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts

Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product

Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends

Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time

Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues

Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm

Travel, as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, to engage in advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or to participate in business development activities

Foster relationships and anticipate clients’ needs to achieve continued engagement

Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff

Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time

Qualification

Corporate law expertiseEconomic development incentivesClient relationship managementLegal analysisProject managementTeam buildingVerbal communicationWritten communicationMentoringAttention to detail

Required

Minimum of 8 years of experience advising domestic and international companies seeking to expand or relocate in the US

Experience advising companies across a wide range of industries with the development of new corporate headquarters, manufacturing and distribution facilities, data centers, and large office projects

Experience identifying and negotiating discretionary economic development incentives

Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Good business judgment

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively and independently across the firm

Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties

Ability to produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations

Ability to analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts

Ability to provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product

Availability whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends

Ability to apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues

Ability to engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm

Willingness to travel, as required by the Firm or client

Ability to foster relationships and anticipate clients' needs to achieve continued engagement

Ability to mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff

Compliance with all Firm policies and practices

Ability to engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in digital/virtual conference calls; participating in meetings as needed

Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Company

DLA Piper

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DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries to helps clients with their legal needs around the world.

Founded in 2005

London, England, GBR

5001-10000 employees

https://www.dlapiper.com/

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